Both Democratic presidential candidates lead Republican John McCain in the contest for New Jersey’s fifteen electoral votes in November, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released early this morning. Clinton beats McCain 47%-41%, and Obama leads 46%-39%. Obama leads McCain among independent voters, while Clinton has a clear advantage among women.
Obama, who lost the February 5 New Jersey primary by ten percentage points, is more popular in New Jersey than Clinton. Obama has a 58%-21% favorability rating, while Clinton’s is at 50%-43%. McCain is at 52%-28%.
President Bush continues to have trouble among New Jersey voters, with an upside-down 26%-70% approval rating. By a 35%-7%, voters say Bush’s job performance will make them less likely to vote for McCain, while 55% say he will make no difference.
Asked about a preference for the Democratic vice presidential candidate between Gov. Jon Corzine and Sen. Bob Menendez, 30% of voters picked Menendez and 29% went for Corzine. Among Democrats, Corzine led 38%-31%.